My buddy is looking for a boat and I want him to get a MC. His wife prefers a slalom type cuz thats her thing, and he really wants to WB. Any suggestions out there for a perfect solution to both? He doesnt want to break the bank but as well wont cut corners to get the job done right. Perhaps a 03 or newer (25k or so). I suppose the right boat would bend his limits, so I need help finding a direction to point him.

He likes my X-star, but for some reason his prissy wife wont get behind it with a single :confused: :D

Your help is appreciated,
Jason

Laurel_Lake_Skier

04-04-2007, 08:09 PM

We should be hearing from Erk shortly.......:D

nuckinfutz

04-04-2007, 08:12 PM

Yeah, its been 10 minutes... Im getting a little woried about him. Does anyone live near him that can knock on his door and check to see if he's ok?

JKTX21

04-04-2007, 08:27 PM

My unmarried opinion:

I don't take no lip off of no woman about my boat preference, and I'd get whatever I want (as long as it's okay with her that is).

WTRSK1R

04-04-2007, 08:28 PM

An X7 or a 197 with a tower would be a good compromise for both. Not sure if it will fit your friends budget though. I know Erk has a couple of 197's that would fit the bill. :D

There you go Erk, its all T'd up.

Steve

C36

04-04-2007, 08:47 PM

OK, like the title says..

My buddy is looking for a boat and I want him to get a MC. His wife prefers a slalom type cuz thats her thing, and he really wants to WB. Any suggestions out there for a perfect solution to both? He doesnt want to break the bank but as well wont cut corners to get the job done right. Perhaps a 03 or newer (25k or so). I suppose the right boat would bend his limits, so I need help finding a direction to point him.

He likes my X-star, but for some reason his prissy wife wont get behind it with a single :confused: :D

Your help is appreciated,
Jason

You might want to look at this (http://www.tmcowners.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=13994) thread for some comments on the X-2 as a crossover boat.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, he doesnt want a motor in the middle. So a 190 wont fit the need.

Hoosier Bob

04-04-2007, 09:00 PM

209/X-9 gets my vote hands down. 2002 or newer and he will most likely be spending in the "or so" range. AWSA Tournament Slalom approved and Bad arse wake! Absolutely the best of both worlds. We'll see what the 214 does but the 209 was as close as it gets in my opinion. Motor is in the middle but have him look at it first. Tons of room on either side. Nice place to sit as well. No faults with this ride. Back seat becomes a sundeck and storage is abound!

HB

JohnnyB

04-04-2007, 09:04 PM

I can't believe a certain person hasn't chimed in with....

"Wanna buy a bote"

ProTour X9

04-04-2007, 09:09 PM

Now I've only got 4hrs on my X9 but the room is outstanding! This is one of the major reasons we got this as opposed to a 197. The wake isn't bad at slalom speeds, and the ballast will provide a great wakeboarding wake. The X9 handles rough waters very well.
Just my:twocents:

cm02WS6

04-04-2007, 09:27 PM

I agree, the 209/X9 would be the perfect choice. Tons of room, can fit four wide on the rear bench, lots of space around engine box, rear storage, tournament approved and a nice boarding wake.

erkoehler

04-04-2007, 09:32 PM

Sorry guys....I was alittle late getting in on this one! I was outside winterizing a boat.....this weather sucks!

Well, as many have already hinted, your not going to find a boat that has been taken care of and is 2003 or newer and a v-drive for 25k.

If you want to go V-drive, I have a 2002 X-Star. If you want to go DD, I have a 2003 X-9 both of which will be in the 34-37k range.

If you want a v-drive for 25k, I have a list of about 30 people that will come in at a moments notice and give me a deposit on the spot for such a boat. I'll bump you up the list, but these boats DO NOT LAST long, and are hard to find.

My cell phone is 630-533-2760 if you have any questions I haven't answered yet on this board.

I have a friend selling this '04 X-9
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MasterCraft-X9_W0QQitemZ330105681841QQcategoryZ31271QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

He will slalom, surf, barefoot and wakeboard behind it, all very well, I might add. I thought it put out a nice, flat ski wake and a decent wakeboarding wake too with a little bit of weight in the back. I was seriously considering it before picking up my new one. I don't foot or ski and neither does anyone in my family, so a V-drive was more suited to me. Nice boat though. Not sure where it will end up on pricing,

I don't take no lip off of no woman about my boat preference, and I'd get whatever I want (as long as it's okay with her that is).

This is funny.....

milkmania

04-04-2007, 11:28 PM

OK, like the title says..

My buddy is looking for a boat and I want him to get a MC. His wife prefers a slalom type cuz thats her thing, and he really wants to WB. Any suggestions out there for a perfect solution to both? He doesnt want to break the bank but as well wont cut corners to get the job done right. Perhaps a 03 or newer (25k or so). I suppose the right boat would bend his limits, so I need help finding a direction to point him.

He likes my X-star, but for some reason his prissy wife wont get behind it with a single :confused: :D

Your help is appreciated,
Jason

need pics of his before any valuable information can be obtained:twocents:

8p

Hoosier Bob

04-04-2007, 11:47 PM

His wife? Why should that matter?:o need pics of his before any valuable information can be obtained:twocents:

8p

Monte

04-04-2007, 11:48 PM

His wife? Why should that matter?:o

That will help us determine whether he should listen to her or not Bob!:)

Hoosier Bob

04-04-2007, 11:57 PM

I get it now! Thanks Monte! Switch me back to Newbie please!

Monte

04-05-2007, 12:12 AM

I get it now! Thanks Monte! Switch me back to Newbie please!
I tried that alredy for ETS, the Mods won't listen............ He wants to be grand poobah..........

88 PS190

04-05-2007, 12:14 AM

my opinion, all but really advanced riders can have fun behind any tournament boat with some weight, and advance.

large wakes will make skiers timid, so I would go for the 197 or X7

ProTour X9

04-05-2007, 08:41 AM

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, he doesnt want a motor in the middle. So a 190 wont fit the need.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, he doesnt want a motor in the middle. So a 190 wont fit the need.
That's called a "Direct Drive". Did someone else pick your buddies wife out for him too?

ProTour X9

04-05-2007, 11:11 AM

:purplaugh :purplaugh That's called a "Direct Drive". Did someone else pick your buddies wife out for him too?

east tx skier

04-05-2007, 11:18 AM

That's called a "Direct Drive". Did someone else pick your buddies wife out for him too?

Harold, you are cranky before your morning cup of teak oil.

TMCNo1

04-05-2007, 12:52 PM

Harold, you are cranky before your morning cup of teak oil.
No way, but I do have some more questions, but I'm to lazy to ask, so maybe someone else will!:cool:

nuckinfutz

04-05-2007, 01:19 PM

Thank you for those who have offered good ideas. I will pass them along.

shepherd

04-05-2007, 03:25 PM

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, he doesnt want a motor in the middle. So a 190 wont fit the need.

Maybe one of these then? :rolleyes: ;)

Monte

04-05-2007, 03:30 PM

Maybe one of these then? :rolleyes: ;)

It even has the 669 package...

TMCNo1

04-05-2007, 04:00 PM

It even has the 669 package...
The 666 package is a devil of a ski boat!:rolleyes:

boatless

04-05-2007, 06:38 PM

Nice boat but the trailer is F

I don't get it, what is wrong with your trailer ? It looks nice to me. I like the color of your boat though. It is nice !!!!

boatless.

Maristar210

04-05-2007, 07:12 PM

I don't get it, what is wrong with your trailer ? It looks nice to me. I like the color of your boat though. It is nice !!!!

boatless.

Not my trailer. The trailer that x star is sitting on in the pictures after mine... take a look

TMCNo1

04-05-2007, 08:14 PM

Not my trailer. The trailer that x star is sitting on in the pictures after mine... take a look

Now we know what happens to all the beer cans Hoosier Bob throws away!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :rolleyes: 8p Believe it or not, but that's just 1 months worth!

JKTX21

04-05-2007, 08:20 PM

No way, but I do have some more questions, but I'm to lazy to ask, so maybe someone else will!:cool:

How do you have time to sit around and dream up this stuff Harold, between all the polishing, grooming, mowing, makin' people faint, etc....? You are too funny sometimes.

TMCNo1

04-05-2007, 08:55 PM

How do you have time to sit around and dream up this stuff Harold, between all the polishing, grooming, mowing, makin' people faint, etc....? You are too funny sometimes.

The easiest part is, you guys give me plenty material to work with, besides it fun and I'm full of .....................nevermind!:uglyhamme

Hoosier Bob

04-06-2007, 12:11 AM

Not my beer cans! Give me an hour at Lowes and some Diamond plate and that trailer can be yours! Oh I almost forgot, two cases of beer!:D Now we know what happens to all the beer cans Hoosier Bob throws away!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :rolleyes: 8p Believe it or not, but that's just 1 months worth!